noun
- Plural of pharos; lighthouses or beacon towers, especially those of historical or architectural significance.
Usage: Often used in historical or literary contexts; Pharos originally referred to the famous lighthouse on the island of Pharos near Alexandria, Egypt
Examples
- The ancient pharoses guided ships safely through treacherous waters.
- Medieval pharoses dotted the coastlines of Europe.
- The architect studied the design of famous pharoses from antiquity.
- Sailors relied on the light from distant pharoses to navigate at night.
- The museum displayed models of several historic pharoses.